Laboratory testing services

Standard DIN 10955 specifies test methods for the sensory analysis of food contact materials and articles that are intended for direct food contact. … Read more

Determination of the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) according to standard ASTM F1249. WVTR describes the amount of water vapor that passes through a material or … Read more

Determination of the oxygen transmission rate of films and sheet-like materials. The test is performed on two parallel samples simultaneously. … Read more

Standards EN 1230-1 and EN 1230-2 specify the testing procedure for assessing the odor and flavor released by food contact materials made of paper or board. This analysis applies … Read more

This metal screening analysis includes the semi-quantitative determination of 70 elements. The method can be used, for example, to determine the background concentrations of metals in environmental samples or to study the elemental distribution of unknown … Read more

Directive 94/62/EC limits the content of heavy metals such that the sum of the concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) in packaging or packaging components shall not exceed … Read more

Paper or paperboard that comes into contact with food must not release processing aids that have an antimicrobial effect on food. The requirement is outlined, for example, in German BfR … Read more

The measurement is performed using a high-resolution ICP-MS technique (ICP-SFMS), which can identify very low elemental concentrations. The measurement includes only the selected element … Read more

Pentachlorophenol (PCP, CAS 87-86-5) is a compound that is used as a pesticide and a wood preservative. This analysis is used to determine the pentachlorophenol content in an aqueous … Read more

Extended analysis package for phthalates from various matrices using the GC-MS technique. The following compounds can be detected: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Dibutyl phthalate DBP 84-74-2 Diisobutyl phthalate DIBP 84-69-5 … Read more

This test measures the water absorption properties of paper and board. The method is not suitable for grades with grammage less than 50 g/m² or embossed paper. It is also unsuitable for highly water-absorbing papers, … Read more

This measurement detects the migration of heavy metals and aluminum to cold water from paper or board intended as food contact material. The method is … Read more

XPS is a semi-quantitative technique allowing to measure the elemental composition of the surface of materials. In addition, it can also determine the binding and electronic state of the atoms. XPS is a surface-sensitive technique. Typical … Read more

This test is designed to measure the oxygen transmission rate of finished packages, including cups, bottles, trays, and containers. Two replica measurements are included in the test price. Temperature can be … Read more

This analysis package contains the quantification of the following substances, included in the REACH Authorization List: Substance Abbreviation CAS number Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate DEHP 117-81-7 Benzyl butyl phthalate BBP 85-68-7 Dibutyl … Read more

Content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a paper or paperboard sample intended as a food contact material. Read more

Bending stiffness testing is performed to evaluate cardboard's stiffness by measuring the resistance to bending with 4-point loading. The results express the bending stiffness of the material in the machine direction and the cross … Read more

Recyclability testing of paper and cardboard according to the CEPI recyclability laboratory test method (version 2, October 2022). Testing includes: Disintegration, Filtrate analysis, Determination of the coarse reject, Determination of the … Read more

This test is used to measure the tensile strength and elongation of paper or board in the machine direction (MD) and the cross direction (CD). Even small variations in tensile strength can affect the functionality of the product. … Read more

Determination of the speed of transfer of optical brightening agents (OBAs) from paper and board. The test is performed against UV light to provide a rating for the bleeding of the … Read more

Bursting strength measures the maximum hydraulic pressure that a material withstands without breaking. The bursting strength of corrugated cardboard is measured from the top and bottom sides of the sample, and the result is given as an … Read more

Burst strength measures the maximum hydraulic pressure that the sample withstands without breaking. Paper's or board's burst strength is the most commonly used test value alongside SCT (short-term compression strength ). With this test, you will … Read more

The grease resistance of paper and board is determined by establishing the time taken for a simulated “fat material” (palm kernel oil) to penetrate (break through) the sheet of paper or board. … Read more

GC-MS analysis of 16 PAH compounds, which are listed as high-priority pollutants by the US-EPA. The analyzed PAH compounds are: naphthalene, acenaphthylene, acenaphthene, fluorene, phenanthrene, … Read more

Determination of primary aromatic amines (PAAs) from an aqueous extract of paper and board using reference method EN 17163. The analysis is available for cold and hot water … Read more

In this test, a pyramid-shaped puncture head is used to measure the puncture resistance of a board sample. During this process, combined tensile, compression, flexural, and shear forces occur. The result is given as the … Read more

The gravimetric dish method can be used to determine the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of materials that have a high water vapor … Read more

XPS is a semi-quantitative technique allowing to measure the elemental composition of the surface of materials. In addition, it can also determine the binding state of the atoms. If you wish to perform this test, please ask the … Read more

Air permeability is an important property for some paper grades, such as paper bags that are filled industrially. Measurlabs offers air permeance testing with the Bendtsen and Gurley methods. The Bendtsen method (ISO 5636-3) is suitable for papers … Read more

The test determines the ash content of paper, board, and pulp upon being ignited at 525 °C. The results express the mass of the inorganics in your sample. Read more

This method is used for testing the resistance to compression of complete, filled transport packages. A stacking test on complete, filled transport packages is also performed using the same apparatus. Read more

Bulk is the ratio of paper's or board's thickness to its basis weight. Read more

This measurement determines the transmission rate of carbon dioxide (CO2) through a single or multi-layered plastic film or sheeting with an infrared detector. The … Read more

The Edgewise crush test (ECT) measures the edge strength of boards. The results give an indication of the board's resistance to crushing during processing and use. In the ECT test, the test specimen is loaded perpendicularly to the open … Read more

Determination of the grammage of paper, board and corrugated board. Read more

In this test, the grease resistance of paper is evaluated using castor oil, n-heptane, and toluene mixtures as per the TAPPI 559 standard. A drop of the test liquid is dropped on the paper, and after 15 seconds the … Read more

The method measures the diffuse blue light reflectance factor of paper and board by the ISO 2470-1 standard. The test is limited to white and near-white samples. The measurement is used to determine the whiteness level of … Read more

This testing method is used to determine the moisture content of paper or board in standard RT conditions (23 °C/ 50 % RH). The measurement is performed after exposing the sample to these conditions for a minimum of 4 hours. Read more

This method is used to determine the opacity (paper backing) of paper by diffuse reflectance. The test is suitable for papers and boards that contain fluorescent whitening agents, as long as the UV content of the radiation incident on the test … Read more

Multiple methods to determine paper's or board's roughness exist. The most typical tests are: - The Bendtsen method (ISO 8791-2) - For papers and boards that have a Bendtsen value between 5 and 3000 ml/min. Not suitable for papers with high air permeability. … Read more

SCT (short-span compression test) is one of the most commonly used testing methods for determining the compression strength of paper or cardboard. In this test, the sample is conditioned in standard conditions (23 … Read more

General compliance testing package for single-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) by regulation (EU) 10/2011 and … Read more

Water vapor transmission rate testing is used to evaluate the breathability of textiles. The ASTM E96 test measures the amount of water vapor that passes through the fabric in a controlled environment. The … Read more

This test determines the 2-point bending resistance of paper or board by using a Taber-type tester. The bending resistance at 15° or 7.5° can be determined and expressed in terms of the bending … Read more

This test is used to determine the quantity of acid-insoluble ash in paper, board, or pulp samples. Testing is performed according to the ISO 776 standard. Read more

This test is used to determine the alkali reserve of papers and boards, especially those that contain alkaline pigments or other alkaline materials. Read more

The CIE whiteness test measures the whiteness of paper or board under the CIE D65 daylight standard. The method gives the complete visible spectral range (VIS) information about whiteness, unlike the ISO ( ISO 2470 ) method, which operates only … Read more

With this test, the dimensional changes of a paper sample are measured after immersion in water. The measurements are … Read more

In this absorption test, castor oil is used to evaluate the oil absorbance of a paper or board product. During the analysis, oil is applied on top of the sample with an L&W Cobb sizing tester, and the mass of oil absorbed … Read more

With this test, the coefficient of static friction of most paper-based packaging materials can be measured. The testing standard will be chosen depending on the … Read more

This test is used to measure the color of paper and board by the diffuse reflectance method with spectral gloss elimination as outlined in standards ISO 5631-1 and ISO 5631-2. The method is not suitable for papers that … Read more

This method is used to determine the flat crush resistance of a corrugating medium after being fluted to A-flute geometry with a laboratory fluting device. The Concora corrugating medium test can be used for any corrugating medium that … Read more

With this test, the conductivity of water extraction (hot or cold) from a paper, board, or pulp sample is measured. The extraction is performed with deionized water, therefore the results may vary … Read more

Determination of degree of curl after one-sided wetting as per TAPPI 466 standard for paper or board samples. Read more

Determination of the degree of curl of paper or board by using a vertically suspended test piece as per standard ISO 11556. Curl is defined as deviation from a flat surface. … Read more

This test is used to determine the effect of artificial daylight (D65) on the color of paper or board. During the test, the sample is exposed to filtered xenon arc light to … Read more

The Hertzberg staining test is used to determine the main fiber content of papers and boards. In the test, a saturated solution of zinc chloride, iodine, and potassium iodide is used to color the … Read more

The flat crush test (FCT) is a commonly used mechanical test conducted on board materials, such as corrugated cardboard. During the test, the sample is loaded perpendicular to its surface. The resistance the board presents to the … Read more

This test is used to determine the folding endurance of paper or board using the Köhler-Molin, Lhomargy, MIT, and Schopper testers. During the test, a narrow strip of paper is folded forwards and backward in a standardized manner, so that it … Read more

Test package for single-use nitrile gloves for food contact compliancy according to BfR XX1/1 and 1935/2004. The … Read more

This method provides the measurement of the specular gloss of paper at an angle of 75° to the normal of the paper surface. Although its chief application is for coated papers, the test may also be used for glossy uncoated papers such as … Read more

Grammage measures the weight of the sample in relation to its area. Grammage values are commonly used to categorize different board and paper grades. In this method, the components … Read more

This test determines the penetration of greases and oil, commonly found in foodstuffs. The test can be used to evaluate and grade the usability of greaseproof papers and vegetable … Read more

This test is used to determine the effect of a vertical impact on the horizontal edge of finished and filled cardboard containers. In the test, the packaging is placed on a carriage that is rolled against an impact apparatus. … Read more

This test is used to provide insight into the performance of coated fine papers, adhesion at carton side seams, and more. In the test, a tape is placed on both sides of the test specimen, the sample … Read more

The Kappa number describes the lignin content or bleachability of pulp. With this test, the kappa number is determined as per the ISO 302 standard, which applies to all kinds of chemical and … Read more

Determination of selected metals (Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, V) in oil or solvent samples using high-resolution ICP-MS (ICP-SFMS) technique. … Read more

The pin adhesion test measures the bond strength between the corrugated medium and the liner. It is used to analyze the strength of adhesives. Upon request, the measurement can be performed on … Read more

General compliance testing package for repeated-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) according to regulations … Read more

This test is used to evaluate the compressive strength of paper and board by using the ring crush method. This test is especially useful for determining the usability of shipping containers made from fiberboard. Read more

This test measures the energy required to rapidly delaminate a sheet-type specimen. A z-directional rupture is initiated by the impact of a pendulum having both a controlled mass and a controlled velocity. The … Read more

The smoothness of a paper or board sample is determined with the Bekk method. This test is recommended especially for smooth grades and is not recommended for samples over 0.5 mm thick or very permeable papers. The results … Read more

This method determines the tearing resistance of low-grammage paper or board with the Elmendorf method. During the test, an initial cut is made on the test specimen. This cut is then torn for a given distance using a pendulum. The work required to tear the … Read more

This test is used to evaluate the transfer of color from paper or board that is intended to come into contact with food. The applied simulants are Olive oil, 3% acetic acid, Alkaline salt solution (saliva simulant), … Read more

This test is used to evaluate the strength of a glue bond in corrugated cardboard after being immersed in water. This test is especially useful for applications where a high degree of resistance to wet … Read more

In this test, the tensile strength of paper or board is measured after the material has been immersed in water for a specified period. The test can be used to evaluate the functionality of board and paper that may be exposed to water at … Read more

The influence of temperature, chemical reactions, radiation, etc. can make white or colorless materials such as art equipment, paper, and paints yellow. The yellowness number indicates the change in the yellow value of a sample due to one … Read more

With this test, the pH of water extraction (hot or cold) from a paper, board, or pulp sample is measured. The extraction is performed … Read more